Lime Jello Cottage Cheese Salad
Bright, creamy, and delightfully retro, Lime Jello Cottage Cheese Salad is the perfect blend of tangy lime, sweet pineapple, and velvety cottage cheese. This no-bake classic combines lime-flavored gelatin with whipped topping for a light, fluffy texture, while the addition of crushed pineapple and optional chopped pecans gives it a satisfying burst of flavor and crunch. Quick and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, this chilled salad sets beautifully, creating an eye-catching centerpiece for potlucks, family gatherings, or holidays. Serve it as a refreshing side dish or a nostalgic dessert, and enjoy the irresistible balance of sweet, tangy, and creamy. Keywords: Lime Jello Salad, cottage cheese dessert, retro recipes, no-bake gelatin salad, pineapple dessert ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 oz (1 packet) lime-flavored gelatin mix
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 8 oz crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1 cup whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, dissolve the lime-flavored gelatin mix in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir thoroughly until completely dissolved, about 2 minutes.
Add 1 cup of cold water to the gelatin mixture and stir well. Allow the mixture to cool slightly at room temperature for about 5-10 minutes.
In a separate large bowl, combine the cottage cheese and drained crushed pineapple. Mix until evenly distributed.
Slowly pour the gelatin mixture into the cottage cheese and pineapple mixture. Stir gently to combine.
Fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
If using chopped pecans, gently fold them into the mixture at this point.
Transfer the mixture to a serving dish or a gelatin mold. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or dessert. Optionally, garnish with additional whipped topping or a sprig of mint.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1516 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 75.8 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.8 g | 179% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 820 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 194.9 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 163.5 g | ||
| Protein | 29.7 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 590 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
